Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)
Applicant applies for a visa
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To ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible, you should include all of the documents needed to make a complete application. If you do not have all of these documents and you need to lodge your application urgently, you must ensure that you meet the basic eligibility requirements to apply for this visa.
Complete applications
A complete application meets all requirements for this visa, with all required documents attached as evidence. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Document Checklist 886 ( 65KB PDF file)
If you lodge your application online, please ensure you upload all attachments directly to the e Visa system. Please do not send copies of attachments by email, facsimile, post or any other means.
See: Electronic Visa Application
How to apply
You can apply online, by post or by courier.
See:
Online Applications
Applying by Post or Courier
Application processing
Electronic lodgement
If you decide to lodge your application online, it will be processed by the Brisbane Skilled Processing Centre (BSPC).
To include any documentation for your application, please upload all attachments directly to the eVisa system. Do not send copies of attachments by email, facsimile, post or any other means.
See: Electronic Visa Application
Paper lodgement
If you decide to lodge a paper based application by post or courier, your application will be processed by the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre (ASPC).
To include additional documentation to your paper lodged application following lodgement, you can either do this by post, courier or email.
See: General Skilled Migration Processing Centres
Application charge
You must pay a non-refundable charge when you lodge your application.
See: Charges (Fees)
Other costs
In addition to the application charge you will need to pay for any health examinations.
You may also be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies in each country. When required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements.
There may also be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English.
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After you Lodge your Application
More information
More information about General Skilled Migration
See: Contact us: Professionals and Other Skilled Migrants Visas